PADI Open Water Course in Gran Canaria
Overview
Book this PADI course and be prepared to have a scuba diving experience in open waters that will allow you to gain the acclaimed international certificate. It will take you three days to complete and starts with theoretical and practical lessons in a swimming pool followed by four open water dives. The dives are performed in a quiet and safe environment from one of Gran Canarias stunning beaches.
What's Included
- Digital PADI Open Water Manual (if option is selected)
- PADI Open Water Course
- Insurance
- Certification
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Printed PADI Open Water Manual (if option is selected)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Calle Doreste y Molina
s/n, 35130 Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
The Padi Open Warer Course takes three days to complete. Each day starting approx 8.30am and finishing approx 2pm. During your time with us we will complete the confined water sessions, where you learn the basic skills of diving. After the first day we then head to one of the local beaches and complete the open water dives where you can gain confidence in a relaxed environment.
During the course we include skills that you previously learnt and make sure your happy and comfortable in the water.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Diving within 48 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: How soon can I fly in an airplane after Scuba diving?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-12120P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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Participants in the PADI Open Water Course in Gran Canaria cannot fly in an airplane within 24 hours of their dive.
The main concern with scuba diving and flying is decompression sickness (DCS). Your body needs adequate time during an ascent to off-gas excess nitrogen, or you can form bubbles in your bloodstream, possibly leading to DCS.
Jun 2024If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- Digital PADI Open Water Manual (if option is selected).
- PADI Open Water Course.
- Insurance.
- Certification.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only).
- Printed PADI Open Water Manual (if option is selected).
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the PADI Open Water Course in Gran Canaria is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for PADI Open Water Course in Gran Canaria will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Digital PADI Open Water Manual (if option is selected)
- PADI Open Water Course
- Insurance
- Certification
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Printed PADI Open Water Manual (if option is selected)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Diving within 48 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
